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HistoryMar 06, 2024 - 11:05 a.m.

BIT-python-2021-4189

2024-03-0611:05:50
Google
osv.dev
18
python
ftp client
flaw
pasv mode
malicious server
vulnerability
port scanning

6.3 Medium

AI Score

Confidence

High

0.002 Low

EPSS

Percentile

55.4%

A flaw was found in Python, specifically in the FTP (File Transfer Protocol) client library in PASV (passive) mode. The issue is how the FTP client trusts the host from the PASV response by default. This flaw allows an attacker to set up a malicious FTP server that can trick FTP clients into connecting back to a given IP address and port. This vulnerability could lead to FTP client scanning ports, which otherwise would not have been possible.